Product Reviews
Pros
The best I've used. Even melt-smooth finish. I use with a gel type flux. Seems to work the best with a hot tip
Cons
Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Very easy to assemble.
Great Suncatcher for gifts to musical people.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
Pros
Really prepares the solder to accept patina evenly and richly. I was hooked the first time I used it.
Cons
Don't really have any.
Other Thoughts
Pros
don't have to grind after you cut a piece out. will cut tiny pieces
Cons
blades break to easy for me, after breaking 3 blades I am afriad of it. that gets real costly
Other Thoughts
I wish I could use mine without breaking blades. I do love the saw.
Pros
Very large border nice for door.
Cons
Didn't like the way they were packed for shipping. They had slipped out of their wrappings by the time they got to me. But luckily no damage.
Other Thoughts
You can also separate these pieces and make two smaller frames.
Pros
I really love the Elegant Corners and what a deal.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I like the way they're shipped on cardboard and shrunk wrapped, no damage during shipping to Alaska.
Pros
Great for repetitive cuts, consistent score angle, overall well built.
Cons
The protractor will get you close but I found it's best to double check your settings (i.e. 45 degrees) with something more accurate to make sure you're getting the angle you really want. I also had to clean glass chips out of the carrier so the cutter would move up and down freely, but both of these are minor distractions, great product!
Other Thoughts
Pros
this is a wonderful way to stretch lead came. I like the way that you attach it to the end of your work table where it is out of the way, but yet handy enough to use. Just 1 tap with a hammer to set it & one can pull it to stretch it with no problems.
Cons
there is just 1 hole to screw it into the workbench. it would be nice if there was 2, but 1 seems to be working.
Other Thoughts
it comes in very handy to stretch the lead came out, especially when using it a lot.
Pros
I was pleased to find Armour Etch Cream to work very well on tiny lines in the Rub n Etch stencils. I was concerned about bleeding under the edges, but both products worked well together. I agree with the other reviews that you must be very careful to secure your mastic, tape or Rub n Etch to avoid bleed-under.
Cons
Sometimes, the surface does not appear evenly etched.
Other Thoughts
I prefer sand-blasted etching, but in many cases, this paste works better with less mess.
Pros
perfect size, easy to work with, nice price
Cons
none
Other Thoughts
Works perfectly in the Firebox8. Kiln wash was no problem to add. Did it's job perfectly in the Kiln.
Pros
Upon receipt of these bevels, I directly used them in a set of Three Window Transoms. I was pleased with the flowing curved lines and balanced design. I would refer these bevels to others for their beauty and elegance to complete large panel pieces that need a special flair.
Cons
No cons that I perceived per my usage.
Other Thoughts
Pros
These bevels give the finishing touch for any of the GST bevel clusters. These bevels are well matched to the GST cartoons and are easy to work with.
Cons
The clear leaves bevels are nice but I would like to see them in a variety of colors to complement the different colors of many GST bevel clusters.
Other Thoughts
Pros
This is the dichroic glass I use most -- not only does it impart a beautiful sparkle on top, but it turns any transparent glass into a dichroic-looking glass when used as a base layer!
Cons
none
Other Thoughts
When marking with a sharpie, be sure to mark on the non-coated side. Marker does not like to come off the dichroic coating!
Pros
Great mold once you figure out a pattern. At first was disappointed about the size, now I keep coming up with more and more ideas!
Cons
Poor directions. Once you start playing with the mold, you won't run out of ideas!
Other Thoughts
Pros
Easy to put together. I have zero experience cutting glass, and wow! this was easy! I first cut too deep but on my second try, I went from amateur to pro. Okay, maybe not pro but it was easy. Thank goodness because I don't follow instructions very well...lol.
Cons
Husband was mad because I ran out of glass the first night and it was too late to go get more and he was annoyed because I wanted to use the fish tank or one of the upstairs windows so I could feed my new addiction. Actually the only con is I have a heck of a time adjusting that little screw when going between thick glass and thin glass but maybe I just haven't got a knack for that.
Other Thoughts
I can't wait to get started on trying to cut other things than squares but that is all I really need right now but who knows what will happen next week!...Is it possible to build a house out of glass? tee hee